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June 2018

JSPS

JSPS Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars FY2019 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Notes: (1) This “FY2019 Call for Proposals” is an English translation of the official announcement in

Japanese. Applicants should observe the accompanying Japanese Application Guidelines (http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/shinsei_bosyu.html). If there should be any differences between the original Call for Proposals in Japanese and its translation into English, the original Japanese text is valid.

(2) This “FY2019 Call for Proposals” provides the application guidelines on the JSPS side. Please consult with JSPS’s counterpart organizations about application guidelines for counterpart countries. (Please refer to “15. Instructions for individual countries” for their contact information.)

(3) As application for this program and for a grant is done through your affiliated institution, for the more detailed Japanese applications guidelines, please inquire at your institution’s administration office.

1. Program outline The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) carries out bilateral cooperative programs between Japan and counterpart countries based on agreements concluded with academies, research councils and other science-promotion organizations in those countries. The aim of these programs is to form sustained networks evolved from individual scientist exchanges including young scientists. JSPS provides financial support to Japanese scientists implementing such bilateral joint research projects and seminars between research teams from Japan and counterpart countries. The Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars is comprised of two components: (A) Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions and (B) Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars. Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars provides Japanese researchers an opportunity to conduct research/seminar with researchers around the world who reside in a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. (JSPS also treats researchers who reside in Taiwan and Palestine in this manner.) JSPS receives applications via its online application system. Please refer to “6. Application procedure at JSPS”. 2. Counterpart countries in this application round Notice (related “A” and “B”) 1. Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application per counterpart country. 2. While all counterpart countries eligible for “A. Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s

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Counterpart Institutions” are also eligible for “B. Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars”, we encourage that applications to be submitted towards “A. Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions”.

3. Applicants who will already be conducting a Bilateral Joint Research Project/Seminar on the starting date of the projects/seminars in this application round may not apply for a Joint Research Project/Seminar with the same counterpart country.

A. Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions Africa Egypt Ministry of Scientific Research (MOSR)/ Science and

Technology Development Fund (STDF) p.14

Kenya National Commision for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

p.14

South Africa National Research Foundation (NRF) p.15

Tunisia Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR)

p.15

Asia/Middle East

China Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Ministry of Education (MOE) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

p.16 p.17 p.17 p.18

India Department of Science and Technology (DST) Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

p.18 p.19 p.20

Indonesia Directorate General of Resources for Science, Technology, and Higher Education (DG-RSTHE) Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)

p.20 p.21

Israel Israel Science Foundation (ISF) p.21

Korea National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) p.22

Philippines Department of Science and Technology (DOST) p.23

Singapore National University of Singapore (NUS) p.23

Thailand National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) p.24 Turkey The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

(TUBITAK) p.24

Vietnam Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) p.25

South America

Brazil Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES)

p.25

Oceania New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)/ Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ)

p.26

Europe Austria Austrian Science Fund (FWF) p.27 Belgium Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique-FNRS (F.R.S.-FNRS)

Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) p.28 p.28

Czech Republic The Czech Academy of Science (CAS) p.29

Finland Academy of Finland (AF) p.29

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France The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation (Inria) the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MEAE-MESRI)

p.30 p.31 p.31 p.32

Germany German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) German Research Foundation (DFG)

p.33 p.34

Hungary Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) p.34

Lithuania Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) p.35

Netherland Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) p.35

Poland Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) p.36

Russia Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) p.37

Slovenia Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (MESS) p.37

Sweden The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)

p.38

UK The Royal Society p.38

Remark 1. Japanese and counterpart team leaders should be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. 2. Please note that some counterpart organizations limit the fields of application. Please refer to Section 15, “Instructions for individual countries” for more details including the fields of projects/seminars and number to be funded.

B. Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars Countries/Regions All countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan. (JSPS also treats

researchers who reside in Taiwan and Palestine in this manner.) Remark 1. If the counterpart researchers have applied to a counterpart institution

listed in the above “A” framework for bilateral activities, the Japanese researchers may not apply under this “B” framework. 2. Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application under “B. Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars”. In this category, only one country may be selected as the counterpart country.

3. Eligibility of Japanese applicants At the time their application is submitted, applicants must hold a full-time or equivalent position as a researcher at a university or research institute in Japan those are specified in Article 2 of the Procedure for the Handling of Grands-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)*1, issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). However, there are cases when a researcher not employed in a full time position may be eligible. Such persons must be eligible to apply for a KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid and his/her affiliated institution must judge

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them able to implement the project and to provide an appropriate research environment (e.g., laboratory, equipment, personnel) for it. The Principal Investigator (PI) is overall responsible for and plays a pivotal role in carrying out the collaborative research/seminar plan. Once an application is submitted, the PI may not be changed except for unavoidable reasons. *1 Institutions specified as eligible in Article 2 of the procedure for handling of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research: 1) Universities and inter-university research institutions 2) MEXT-affiliated institutions engaged in research 3) Colleges of technology 4) Institutions designated by the Minister of MEXT 4. Other conditions

* Please also refer to “15. Instructions for individual countries”

Activities Terms Joint Research Projects Joint Seminars

Participants from Japan

Researchers conducting research at a university or research institutions in Japan (including technical staffs who are eligible to apply for a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI), postdoctoral researchers, students in doctoral and master courses, and emeritus professors (residing in Japan) who are sufficiently capable and experienced to carry out such projects/seminars)

Participants from counterpart country

A: Researchers at a university or research institute under jurisdiction of counterpart organization in subject country B: Researchers at a university or research institute in subject country

Submitting applications by counterpart country participants

A: Please refer to “15. Instructions for individual countries“. B: JSPS only supports the expenses of the Japanese teams. Counterpart researchers are encouraged to secure funding from sources in their own countries. The acquisition of funding may be a criteria in JSPS’s selection process.

Participants No limitation on number of participants. Researchers who belong to institution/organization in third countries are not allowed to participate.

No limitation on number of participants; Researchers from third countries may participate in seminars under the condition that they cover their own expenses.

Duration Please refer to “15. Instructions for individual countries“. Others With the exception of fieldwork or

presentation of research reports on Joint Research Projects in an international conference, travel costs to third countries are not covered.

Seminars are to be held either in Japan or the counterpart country.

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5. Expenses supported by JSPS *Please also refer to “15. Instructions for individual countries“. JSPS consigns the administration of projects to the Japanese team leader’s affiliated institution. When using funds, please follow JSPS’s rules. JSPS does not pay the institution a consignment fee. JSPS covers the following expenses of researchers on the Japanese team: Note: Regarding the allocation of costs with the counterpart country for items in < >, please refer to

Section “15. Instructions for individual countries”. 1) Joint Research Projects

International travel International airfare between Japan and counterpart country <Maintenance allowance>

Domestic travel Domestic travel expenses for members of Japanese team <Domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowance for researchers of counterpart country during their stay in Japan>

Other expenses Consumables, honoraria, printing, communication, meeting expenses (in Japan), etc.

Remark It is recommended that more than 50% of total funding should be used for international/domestic travel.

2) Seminars 2)-1 Joint Seminars held in Japan

Domestic travel Domestic travel expenses for members of Japanese team (for joint seminar, preparatory meeting (within twice) and/or debriefing (within once) held in Japan) <Domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowance for researchers of counterpart country during their stay in Japan>

Meeting expenses Consumables, honoraria, printing, communication, meeting expenses, reception, excursion, etc.

2)-2 Joint Seminars held in counterpart country

International travel International airfare between Japan and counterpart country <Maintenance allowance>

Following expenses incurred in Japan Domestic travel Domestic travel expenses for members of Japanese team (for preparatory

meeting and/or debriefing (within once in each) held in Japan) Meeting expenses Consumables, honoraria, printing, communication, meeting expenses (for

preparatory meeting and/or debriefing), service charges, etc. Remark Costs for holding the seminars are to be covered by the counterpart

organization.

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6. Application procedure at JSPS JSPS receives applications via its online application system. For details, please refer to http://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html (*Japanese only)

Period for Acceptance: Wednesday, 22 August to Wednesday, 5 September, 2018 * Please note that applicants’ affiliated institutions may set earlier deadlines. **Under no circumstances will JSPS accept applications submitted after the deadline.

Please note that the electronic system will be out of service from 12 a.m., Saturday,

25 August to 8 a.m., Sunday, 26 August. Please keep the following points in mind: - During the down time, applicants data input on the system site will not be saved. - Data saved before the down time will be retained as is.

7. Other instructions (1) [Only for “A Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions”]

Team leaders in counterpart countries are to submit their applications to JSPS’s counterpart organization in their country. For further instruction, please refer to Section 15.

(2) Under JSPS’s international programs, researchers who are already representing a project in one of

JSPS’s program categories are not eligible to concurrently represent a project in another category with some exceptions. (The subject researchers are those responsible for implementing an already-selected project as its research representative, coordinator, chief seminar organizer or similar capacity. However, the heads of institutions and/or departments who represent the implementing organization are exempted.) For information on the approval of projects overlapping program categories, see Appendix “Table, Overlapping Program Restrictions.”

The restriction on projects overlapping programs is not meant to limit application by researchers who are already representing another JSPS project or who are in the process of applying for one. In the case of projects overlapping program categories, the representative must choose one or the other: The existing project will be terminated if the representative is changed for the reason that s/he was selected for a new project. This should be borne in mind by those who are or will become the representative of a project under another program category. Once an application is submitted, the project’s representative may not be changed.

(3) Regarding the program Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research Abroad, implemented by JSPS, there is

no restriction on applying for this program in the application stage of a bilateral exchange project. However, if selected (provisional notice of selection) for both, the applicant must choose one of them, as postdoctoral fellows are required to dedicate themselves solely to their research. Both the team leaders and participants of bilateral projects should bear this stipulation in mind when applying for these two programs.

(4) Japanese principal investigators who are now or have been supported under any of JSPS's

international programs in the past 5 years are required to describe the objectives and/or results of those research activities and their relevance to the proposed project.

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8. Selection criteria for JSPS review The following criteria are utilized in selection process:

• Scientific excellence of projects/seminars • Necessity of cooperation, added value gained, and mutual research advancement through

transfer of knowledge and expertise • Impact of outcomes on improving the quality of life, contributing to socioeconomic development,

and/or solving prevailing social issues • Participation of young researchers and contribution to fostering them • Feasibility and concreteness of the research plan and expectation of its advancing the research

In addition to the above criteria, the following points are also considered:

• Contribution to researcher interaction in advancing the research during the project/seminar. (<Only for the Joint Research Projects> It is required that more than 50% of total funding should be used for international/domestic travel.)

• Appropriateness of the budget plan • Appropriateness of the venue in case of seminar • [Only for “B Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars”] Appropriateness of balance

among counterpart countries/regions. Whether counterpart countries are included under “A Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions” taken into consideration.

9. Selection procedure (1) The screening process is conducted in two stages: a document review and a panel review. Regarding

the document review, each application is screened by three document reviewers. Please confirm the details on our website as below (*Japanese only).

[URL] http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/shinsei_shinsa.html (2) Notification of the selection results will be made in writing through the head of the applying

institution.

A Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions JSPS and counterpart organizations conduct separate reviews of the applications they receive. Based on these review results, they make joint selections. The results will be sent to the applying institutions in or after February 2019. * Procedures may differ from country to country. Please refer to “15. Instructions for individual

countries”.

B Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars JSPS conducts reviews of the applications JSPS receives and makes selections. The results will be sent to the applying institutions by January 2019.

(3) Non-selected projects are approximately ranked in an ABC order and notified in writing to the

applicants. Selection results can be confirmed on JSPS online application system.

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10. Post-selection funding request to JSPS Upon selection, Japanese team leaders must submit an implementation plan and funding request using the prescribed form. JSPS will make funding allocations based on these documents and/or its budgetary condition. 11. Obligation of Japanese team leaders and their affiliated institutions (1) Project funds allocated by JSPS are to be administered by the institution with which JSPS concluded

an agreement and to which the team leader is affiliated. (2) Team leaders must submit a report by the designated due date, which will be given public access,

according to instructions by JSPS. (3) Due acknowledgement of support by JSPS and counterpart organizations should be made in any

publication resulting from the projects/seminars. 12. Measures against misuse of research funds and handling of personal information, etc. (1) Measures against misuse of research funds, etc. JSPS will take appropriate measures (e.g. terminate project, require reimbursement of part or all of

allocated funds) in cases of misuse of research funds, improper practices (e.g. fabrication, falsification, plagiarism), unjustifiable acts (e.g. discrimination, harassment), or violation of laws. Please refer to the attached document* regarding appropriate use of competitive funds. (*Japanese only)

(2) Responding to misconduct in research

a) About establishing a system based on “Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research” Participating institutions are to establish a system for administering projects based on guidelines to prevent misconduct in research activities. In carrying out application recruitment and research activities under this program, compliance with the “Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research. Adopted August 26, 2014 by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. (MEXT)” is required. MEXT conducts survey on the condition of systems based on these Guidelines and reports of system deficiencies when found to MEXT, which may take such measures as cancelling indirect cost of all competitive funding that the institution currently receives. For the Guidelines, see http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/houdou/26/08/1351568.htm (*Japanese only).

b) Submission of the “Checklist pertaining to the Current Status” based on “Guidelines for Responding

to Misconduct in Research” When contracting for this program, the Japanese PI’s research institution must submit a “Checklist pertaining to the Current Status” based on the “Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research” to MEXT. If not submitted the project will not be approved. In doing so, the format contained on the below website is to be used. The checklist is submitted via e-Rad to MEXT’s Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Knowledge Infrastructure Policy Division, Office for Promotion of Correct Research by the starting date of the research (the day that the contract is concluded). If a checklist was submitted on another occasion on or after April 2018, a new checklist does not need to be submitted.

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For details on the checklist’s submission procedure, see the following MEXT website. [URL] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/jinzai/fusei/1374697.htm (*Japanese only)

Note: Before submitting the checklist, the environment for using the e-Rad system must be set up. For details on this procedure, please see the following website. [URL] http://www.e-rad.go.jp/ (*Japanese only)

c) Measures against misconduct in research activities

The following measures will be taken if acts of special misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism) are found to occur in research activities conducted under this program:

(i) Cancel or alter agreements with host institutions and/or require them to reimburse part or all of their consignment fees

(ii) Place project application and participation restrictions on perpetrating researchers

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Subject of Measures Degree of Research Misconduct

Restricted from applying for grants (from the

fiscal year following the year that the

misconduct was confirmed*)

Persons involved in fraudulent acts

(a) Particularly malicious persons in cases where, for example, the person intends to commit research misconduct from the start of his/her research

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(b) Authors of papers (etc.) related to research in which research misconduct has been committed (excluding (a) above)

Authors and others responsible for such papers (etc.) (e.g. chief editors, lead authors, persons who bear responsibility equal to these persons)

Cases where it is judged that the impact of the misconduct on research progress in the subject fields is large, the social impact it major, and/or the level of maliciousness involved is high

5 to 7 years

Cases where it is judged that the impact of the misconduct on research progress in the subject field is small, the social impact is minor and/or the level of maliciousness involved is low

3 to 5 years

Authors other than those noted above

2 to 3 years

(c) Persons who participated in the research misconduct other than those in (a) or (b)

2 to 3 years

Authors and others who bear certain responsibility for the content of papers (etc.) (e.g. chief editors, lead authors, persons who bear responsibility equal to these persons) who are not participant in special misconduct but who fail to perform duties of care with regard to papers (etc.) of research in which acts of special misconduct are committed

Cases where it is judged that the impact of the misconduct on research progress in the subject field is large, the social impact is major, and/or the level of maliciousness involved is high

2 to 3 years

Cases where it is judged that the impact of the misconduct on research progress in the subject field is small, the social impact is minor and/or the level of maliciousness involved is low

1 to 2 years

* However, grant will be suspended for the rest of the fiscal year that the misconduct was confirmed.

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(iii) Restrict application and participation in this program of researchers who are restricted from applying or participating in programs financed through competitive funding systems or basic government funding.

Not only “special research misconduct” but also other misconduct committed in research activities carried out under this program will, as a rule, be reported publically by MEXT, to include the name, type and field of the incident, the funding category involved, a summary of the misconduct, and measures taken by the research institution and funding agency. When misconduct is found to have been committed, the research institution is to expeditiously conduct an investigation into the incident and publically release its findings. The institution is to take appropriate actions in accordance with the Guidelines. [URL] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/jinzai/fusei/1360483.htm (*Japanese only)

(3) Obligation to do research ethics education coursework In order to preclude research misconduct, researchers participating in research (excluding seminars) under this program are to do research ethics education coursework before their joint research project starts. Their course options are as follows: Read the textbook For the Sound Development of Science—The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist (Editing Committee “For the Sound Development of Science”); take the e-Learning Course on Research Ethics (eL CoRE); take the APRIN e-learning program (CITI Japan); attend a lecture at one’s research institution on research ethics education based on the “Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research (issued on 26 August 2014 by MEXT). After being selected for a project, the research institution of the PI on the Japanese side is to have the PI take a research ethics education course and submit a document confirming that s/he has completed the coursework.

(4) Handling of personal information

Personal information provided by applicants will be handled according to the “Act for the Protection of Personal Information Retained by Independent Administrative Institutions” and JSPS’s “Personal Information Protection Policy,” and be used solely for the purpose of implementing the program. The names, positions and affiliations of the project’s PIs and participants, project titles, budget plans, the implementation period, annual plans and implementation reports results may be disclosed on JSPS’s website and in its publications.

13. Others (1) JSPS does not support any research project related to military affairs. (2) JSPS will not bear responsibility for any injury, sickness or accident incurred during travel related to

the projects/seminars. (3) Team leaders on both sides are obligated to ensure the protection and proper distribution of

intellectual property resulting from projects/seminars, in accordance with the laws and regulations of their countries. It is requested that the team leader’s home institution set certain rules on attribution of intellectual property.

(4) JSPS does not support the issuing of visas or the arrangement of the accommodations related to

bilateral joint research projects/seminars.

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(5) Promotion of “Open Access” to the research papers supported by this grant JSPS endorses general policy of promotion of open access of publications of research results funded by public grants including KAKENHI. Note that open access is not mandatory if there are justifiable reasons for deferral such as copyright-related issues, or insufficient repository infrastructure at the research institution. The open access implementation policy of JSPS is given on the following webpage: [URL] http://www.jsps.go.jp/data/Open_access.pdf (*Japanese only)

【Reference 1: What is “Open Access”】

Open access refers to the basic idea that research papers published in peer-reviewed journals should be made freely accessible by anyone.

【Reference 2: Different Routes to Open Access】

There are 3 main ways of open access implementation ((1) to (3) below) (1) A way to make open the access to the article which is published in the conventional subscription

fee type academic journal after a certain period (Embargo) (*1) (for example 6 months later) by opening the final manuscript to an Institutional Repository (*2) established by the research institution to which the author belongs, or by opening the final manuscript to the website etc. established by the researchers (self-archiving) (*3).

(2) A way to make the article open access by posting the article on the Web established by the research community or public institution.

(3) A way to make the article open access immediately by paying the publication fee (APC: Article Processing Charge) by the author of the article

*1 “Embargo” The predetermined period from the time of publication of an article in an academic journal to the time of release so that it can be posted on an online open access archiving system (repository).

*2 Institutional Repository An online archiving system created by university or research institution for storage and dissemination of the intellectual products. Institutional repositories play important roles in the reform of academic information distribution by enabling the researchers register their own articles, such as the transmission of research and education achievements of the research institution, PR for both the research institution and the researcher, guaranteeing the accountability of research and education activities towards society, and the long-term conservation of intellectual products.

*3 Self-archiving “Self-archiving” refers to online posting of articles published in academic journals, dissertations, or data by those other than the publisher, (the researcher or research institution) generally on their institutional repositories.

(6) Registration of the Researcher Information in researchmap

“researchmap” (http://researchmap.jp/) is, as a general guide to Japanese researchers, Japan’s largest researcher information database. Registered information on research results can be openly disseminated over the Internet. As research map is linked to e-Rad and many university faculty databases, it allows registered information to be accessed by other systems. Using researchmap precludes the need for researchers to re-register the same research information in multiple application forms and databases. As information registered in researchmap can be effectively used for such purposes as conducting

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studies related to the formulation of government’s S&T policy and compiling statistics, participants in this program are encouraged to register in researchmap.

14. JSPS contact information Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

(Address) 5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 Japan (URL) http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bilat/index.html (E-mail) [email protected]

For Joint Research Projects/ Seminars with countries in South America, Oceania and Europe (Tel) +81 (0)3-3263-1932/1983/1763

For Joint Research Projects/ Seminars with countries in Asia and Africa (Tel) +81 (0)3-3263-1755/2367/1860

For Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/ Seminars (Tel) +81 (0)3-3263-1839/1864/1694

Call Center (Only for inquiries regarding JSPS’s on-line application system) (Tel) 0120-556739 (Inside Japan only)

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15. Instructions for individual countries * Japanese and counterpart team leaders should be sure that their counterpart submits a matching

application. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. * The number to be selected may change due to the budgetary situations and/or other conditions of

JSPS and its counterpart organizations. * Please note that “Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences” of the subject area means all

fields including mathematical sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, biology, agricultural sciences, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

A Bilateral Joint Research Projects/Seminars with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions <EGYPT: MOSR-STDF> - Based on an agreement with MOSR-STDF, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and

MOSR-STDF will cover the costs of the Egyptian team. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Egyptian team leaders are to submit their applications to MOSR-STDF. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Egyptian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

Max # to

be selected Duration Funding from JSPS Subject Areas

Joint Research Projects

2 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 June 2019 and 31 December 2019

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total)

Water, Energy, Food/ Agriculture, Health, ICT

Joint Seminars

2 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 June 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 1,500,000

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences

MOSR-STDF’s contact information:

Science and Technology Development Fund: STDF (Tel) +20 (0)2 2792 4519 (Fax) +20 (0)2 2792 5080 (E-mail) [email protected]

<KENYA: NACOSTI > - Based on an agreement with NACOSTI, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and NACOSTI

will cover the costs of the Kenyan team. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Kenyan team leaders are to submit their applications to NACOSTI. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Kenyan team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Max # to


Joint Research Project

1 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 December 2019.



Joint Seminar

1 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020

Up to JPY 1,500,000

NACOSTI’s contact information:

ST&I Grant Coordinator National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation: NACOSTI (Tel) +254 (0)20 310571 / 2241349 / 2213471 (Fax) +254 (0)20 2213215 (E-mail) [email protected] / [email protected]

<SOUTH AFRICA: NRF> - Based on an agreement with NRF, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while the

receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. - The counterpart South African team leaders are to submit their applications to NRF by September 5,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/South African team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

Max # to






NRF’s contact information:

Ms. Nombuso Madonda Overseas Cooperation National Research Foundation: NRF (Tel) +27 (0)12 481 4285 (E-mail) [email protected]

<TUNISIA: MHESR> - Based on an agreement with MHESR, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while

the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Tunisian team leaders are to submit their applications to MHESR. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Tunisian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Max # to be selected

Duration Funding from JSPS Subject Areas

Joint Seminar

1 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 June 2018 and 31 March 2019.

Up to JPY 2,500,000


MHESR’s contact information:

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: MHESR General Directorate of the Valorization of Research Ms. Samia Charfi (Tel) +216 (0)71 833 450 (Fax)+216 (0)71 833 378 (Email) [email protected]

<CHINA: CAS> - In the case of projects selected for implementation on the Chinese side, they should be carried out

within the established budget, not by using supplemental funding measures. - Based on an agreement with CAS, the sending side will cover international travel expenses and

insurance costs while the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Chinese team leaders are to submit their applications to CAS. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Chinese team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- When the counterpart Chinese researchers are affiliated with research institutes under CAS, they may apply to either CAS or NSFC. Please check to which institute he/she submits in advance.


Duration Funding from JSPS Subject Area



Up to JPY 1,500,000 per fiscal year

Natural Sciences (Physics)

Joint Seminars

2 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 1,200,000 Natural Sciences (Physics)

CAS’s contact information:

Mr. Haitao Chen Division of Asian, African Affairs, Bureau of International Cooperation (国際合作局亜非処) Chinese Academy of Sciences: CAS (Tel) +86 (0)10 6859 7526 / 7524 (Fax) +86 (0)10 6851 1095 (Email) [email protected]

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<CHINA: CASS> - Based on an agreement with CASS, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while

the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses, maintenance allowances and insurance costs. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Chinese team leaders must be affiliated with research institutes under CASS. - The Chinese team leaders are to submit their applications to CASS. Applications submitted by one

side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Chinese team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- <Joint Research Projects> The quota for each country’s researcher stays in the counterpart country shall not exceed 120 man-days per project per fiscal year.

- <Joint Seminars> The quota for each country’s researcher stays in the counterpart country shall not exceed 50 man-days per seminar.

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1 Up to 2 years and 9 months Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.


Humanities and Social Sciences

Joint Seminar


Up to JPY 1,200,000

CASS’s contact information:

Bureau of International Cooperation, Asian and African Division (国際合作局亜非処) Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: CASS (Tel) +86 (0)10 8519 5138 / 6406 (Fax) +86 (0)10 8519 6143 (E-mail) [email protected]

<CHINA: MOE> - Based on an agreement with MOE, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while


- The counterpart Chinese team leaders must be affiliated with universities or research institutes under MOE. Although the Chinese team leaders do not have to submit an application to MOE, Chinese team leaders should be sure to confirm their eligibility and application procedures with MOE.

- Note that the MOE is to cover the maintenance allowances of Japanese researchers who go to China to participate in the seminar only.

- Applications should be made after confirming that the Chinese team leader’s home institution is prepared to cover the cost of holding the seminar.

- The quota for Japanese researcher stays in China shall not exceed 70 man-days per seminar.

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Joint Seminars in China

2 Up to 5 days Seminars held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 1,200,000 Humanities and Social Sciences

MOE’s contact information:

Division of Asian and African Affairs (国際合作与交流司亜非処) Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges Ministry of Education: MOE (Tel) +86 (0)10 6609 6650 (Fax) +86 (0)10 6601 3647

<CHINA: NSFC> - Based on an agreement with NSFC, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while


- The counterpart Chinese team leaders are to submit their applications to NSFC. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Chinese team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- <Joint Research Projects> The quota for each country’s researcher stays in the counterpart country shall not exceed 60 man-days per project per fiscal year.




10 2 years and 9 months Starting date on 1 April 2019.


Natural Sciences

Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 1,200,000

NSFC’s contact information:

Bureau of International Cooperation (国際合作局亜非処) National Natural Science Foundation of China: NSFC (Tel) +86 (0)10 6232 5454 (Fax) +86 (0)10 6232 7004 (Email) [email protected]

<INDIA: DST> - Based on an agreement with DST, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while the

receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The counterpart Indian team leaders are to submit their applications to DST. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Indian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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- Subject Areas and keywords are as follows:

Subject Area key words Fundamental Sciences: Physical and Chemical Systems

1. Condensed Matter Physics 2. Molecules and Molecular Assembly Science 3. Interface Science and Catalysis

Materials and System Engineering: Man-made Systems

1. Advanced Materials and Nanotechnologies (this keyword includes areas of metal, ceramics, polymer science & engineering, and materials processes) 2. Engineering Sciences (this keyword includes areas of manufacturing science and engineering, and synthesis & analysis/optimization & simulation of engineering processes and systems)

Natural Systems: Life Sciences and Bioengineering

1. Molecular and Chemical Biosciences 2. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 3. Medical Biosciences 4. Cognitive Science

Astronomy, Space, Earth Systems and Sciences

1. Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space & Planetary Science 2. Geosciences (Marine, Meteorology, Geology, Paleontology) 3. Geophysics and Geochemistry for Global Issues (Global Warming and Natural Resource)

Mathematics and Computational Science

1. Mathematical Science 2. Computational Science and Engineering 3. Big Data Analytics 4. Machine Learning

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selected Duration Funding from JSPS Subject Areas


20 Up to 2 years Starting during period between 1 June 2019 and 31 December 2019.


Please refer to the above instruction.

Joint Seminars

4 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 June 2019 and 31 March 2020

Up to JPY 1,500,000

DST’s contact information:

Dr. Ujjwala Tripti Tirkey Scientist 'F' International Bilateral Cooperation Department of Science and Technology: DST (Tel) +91 (0)11 2659 0377 (Tele Fax) +91 (0)11 2686 4642

(Email) [email protected] <INDIA: ICHR> - Based on an agreement with ICHR, the sending side will cover international travel expenses and


- The counterpart Indian team leaders are to submit their applications to ICHR. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Indian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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1 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.


History

Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 1,200,000

ICHR’s contact information:

Indian Council of Historical Research: ICHR (Tel) +91 (0)11 2338 4662/ +91 94 5273 5221(Fax) +91 (0)11 2338 7718 (Email) [email protected]

<INDIA: ICSSR> - Based on an agreement with ICSSR, the sending side will cover international travel expenses and


- The counterpart Indian team leaders are to submit their applications to ICSSR. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Indian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Humanities and Social Sciences

Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 1,200,000

ICSSR’s contact information:

International Collaboration Indian Council of Social Science Research: ICSSR (Tel) +91 (0)11 2674 2832 (Email) [email protected]

<INDONESIA: DG-RSTHE> - Based on an agreement with DG-RSTHE, JSPS will cover all the costs of the Japanese team, and it

will also cover international travel expenses, domestic travel expenses, maintenance allowances and insurance costs of Indonesian scientists while in Japan.

- The counterpart Indonesian team leaders are to submit their applications to DG-RSTHE. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Indonesian team leaders

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should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.







DG-RSTHE’s contact information:

Directorate General of Resources for Science, Technology, and Higher Education: DG-RSTHE The Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education (Tel) +62 (0)21 5794 6087 (Fax) +62 (0)21 5794 6052 (Email) [email protected]

<INDONESIA: LIPI> - Based on an agreement with LIPI, JSPS will cover all the costs of the Japanese team, and it will also

cover international travel expenses, domestic travel expenses, maintenance allowances and insurance costs of Indonesian researchers while in Japan.

- The counterpart Indonesian team leaders are to submit their applications to LIPI. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Indonesian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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LIPI’s contact information:

Ms. Nur Tri Aries Suestiningtyas, M.A Bureau for Cooperation and Promotion Science and Technology Indonesian Institute of Sciences: LIPI (Tel) +62 (0)21 522 5711 (ext 475, 233) (Fax) +62 (0)21 525 1834, +62 (0)21 527 7183 (Email) [email protected], [email protected]

<ISRAEL: ISF> - Based on an agreement with ISF, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while the

receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. - The counterpart Israeli team leaders are to submit their applications to ISF. Applications submitted

by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Israeli team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- Israeli team leaders are required to complete their registration with ISF by 9 August, 2018, and submit their applications to ISF by 16 August, 2018.

- When applying, Israeli researchers must have already been provided funding by ISF. Therefore,

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Japanese side should confirm that their counterpart Israeli researcher have been provided that funding before applying.

- In FY 2019, the following fields are scheduled for recruitment: Social sciences and Humanities. In FY 2020: Biology, Agricultural Science, Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. In FY2021: Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Chemistry, and Engineering.

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Social sciences and Humanities

ISF’s contact information: Israel Science Foundation: ISF

(Tel) +972-2- 5885401 (Fax) +972-2- 5635782 (E-mail) [email protected]

<KOREA: NRF> - Based on an agreement with NRF, JSPS and NRF will cover the costs as follows:

[Joint Research Projects] JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and NRF will cover the costs of the Korean team. [Joint Seminars] The sending side will cover international travel expenses while the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. Costs associated with holding seminars will be covered by the receiving side.

- The Korean team leaders are to submit their applications to NRF. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Korean team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- NRF will start the call in early July 2018. - Please choose one subject area from the following, which must correspond with the counterpart’s

side. Subject Areas: ・Humanities and Social Sciences ・Science/Engineering (Excluding Biology and Medicine) ・Biology/Medicine ・Interdisciplinary Study






Please refer to the above instruction.

Joint Seminars

10 Up to 1 week Seminars held during the period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 1,200,000

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NRF’s contact information: Global Exchange & Cooperation Team, Center for International Affairs National Research Foundation of Korea: NRF (Tel) +82 (0)2-3460-5704 (Fax) +82 (0)2-3460-5709

(E-Mail) [email protected] <PHILIPPINES: DOST> - Based on an agreement with DOST, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and DOST will

cover the costs of the Filipino team. - The counterpart Filipino team leaders are to submit their applications to DOST. Applications

submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Filipino team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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DOST’s contact information: International Technology Cooperation Unit

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (Tel) +63 (0)2 837 2071 to 82 Loc. 2001 (Fax) +63 (0)2 838 8376 (E-mail) [email protected]

<SINGAPORE: NUS> - Based on an agreement with NUS, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while


- The counterpart Singaporean team leaders are to submit their applications to NUS. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Singaporean team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Joint Seminar


Up to JPY 2,500,000

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NUS’s contact information: Ms. Chan Ching Ting NUS-JSPS Exchange Program Office of Deputy President (Research and Technology) National University of Singapore : NUS (Tel) +65 (0)6 601 2780 (Fax) +65 (0)6 872 0830 (Email) [email protected]

<THAILAND: NRCT> - Based on an agreement with NRCT, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while

the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. - The counterpart Thai team leaders are to submit their applications to NRCT. Applications submitted

by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Thai team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- NRCT will provide the Thai researchers of each project 60,000 Baths each year to cover the domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances of Japanese counterpart researchers while staying in Thailand.

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NRCT’s contact information:

Office of International Affairs National Research Council of Thailand: NRCT (Tel) +66 (0)2 579 2690/2285 (Fax) +66 (0)2 561 3049 (Email) [email protected] Cc: [email protected]

<TURKEY: TUBITAK> - Based on an agreement with TUBITAK, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and TUBITAK

will cover the costs of the Turkish team. - The counterpart Turkish team leaders are to submit their applications to TUBITAK. Applications

submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Turkish team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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TUBITAK’s contact information: Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Division International Cooperation Department The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: TUBITAK (Tel) +90 312 298 14 16

(Fax) +90 312 427 74 83 (E-mail) [email protected] and/or [email protected]

<VIETNAM: VAST> - Based on an agreement with VAST, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while

the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. - When the counterpart Vietnamese team leaders are not affiliated with a research institution under

the jurisdiction of VAST, VAST does not provide funding even when the project is adopted on both sides. Therefore, the Vietnamese team leader should apply after confirming whether their own research institution will cover expenses on the Vietnamese side according to the funding rule mentioned above.

- The counterpart Vietnamese team leaders are to submit their applications to VAST. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Vietnamese team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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VAST’s contact information: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology: VAST

International Cooperation Department (Tel) +84-(0)4-3756-1725 (Fax) +84-(0)4-3756-2764 (E-mail) [email protected] / [email protected]

[URL] http://www.vast.ac.vn. <BRAZIL: CAPES> - Based on an agreement with CAPES, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and CAPES will

cover the costs of the Brazilian team. - The counterpart Brazilian team leaders are to submit their applications to CAPES by 5 p.m.,

September 5, 2018 (Brasília time). Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Brazilian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- On the Brazilian side, all projects must include the participation of doctoral (PhD) students and postdoctoral fellows, whose minimum period of stay in Japan will be 4 months. On the Japanese side, the participation of doctoral (PhD) students and postdoctoral fellows is encouraged. For more details on the application procedures, please check CAPES’s website: http://www.capes.gov.br/cooperacao-internacional/japao/programa-capes-jsps

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- Each project will receive annual funding of up to R$ 177,859.00 Brazilian Reals per fiscal year from CAPES.

- For detailed information, please see: http://www.capes.gov.br/cooperacao-internacional/japao/programa-capes-jsps







CAPES’s contact information:

Mr. Pablo Gabriel Ferreira Analyst in Science and Technology, Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education: CAPES (Tel) 55-61-2022-6723 (Email) [email protected]

<NEW ZEALAND: MBIE-RSNZ> - Based on an agreement with RSNZ, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and RSNZ will

cover the costs of the New Zealand team. - The counterpart New Zealand team leaders are to submit their applications to RSNZ by 18 October,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/New Zealand team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.





Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) RSNZ: up to NZD 30,000(Excluding GST) per fiscal year

Social, Natural, Physical and Medical Sciences

RSNZ’s contact information:

Ms. Michelle Wickens International Contracts Coordinator Research Funding (International) Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi (RSNZ)

(Tel) +64 4 470 5756 (Email) [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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<AUSTRIA: FWF> - The counterpart Austrian team leaders are to submit their applications to FWF by 5 September, 2018.

Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Austrian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- Based on an agreement with FWF, for Joint seminars, the sending side will cover international travel expenses, while receiving side covers maintenance allowances and expenses for holding seminar.

- For reference, please see the following URL to check the eligibility to apply as the Austrian team leader for a Joint Research Project/Seminar. For Joint Research Projects: http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/fwf-programmes/international-programmes/joint-projects/ http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-projects-era-net-calls/ For Joint Seminars: http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-seminars/ Please note that the results for Joint Research Projects may be sent to the applicants in March 2019 based on FWF’s timetable. * For Austrian side, it is possible to apply a project with the duration of up to three years. In this

case, application should include adequate research-related reasons for the extension and a justification of the costs for the third year.

FWF’s contact information:

Ms. Beatrice Lawal Programme Manager

Development and Strategy – International programs Austrian Science Fund: FWF (Tel) +43 (0)1 5056740-8703 (Fax) +43 (0)1 50567-39 (Email) [email protected]





Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) FWF: variable, depending on the individual project, but up to a maximum of EUR 400,000 (incl. general costs)


Joint Seminar


Up to JPY 2,500,000 FWF: Up to EUR 10,000 per seminar

http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/fwf-programmes/international-programmes/joint-projects/

http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/fwf-programmes/international-programmes/joint-projects/

http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-projects-era-net-calls/

http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-projects-era-net-calls/

http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-seminars/

http://www.fwf.ac.at/de/forschungsfoerderung/antragstellung/internationale-programme/joint-seminars/

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<BELGIUM: F.R.S.-FNRS> - Based on an agreement with F.R.S.-FNRS, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and

F.R.S.-FNRS will cover the costs of the Belgian team. - Please be aware that there is another funding agency called FWO in Belgium, covering Flanders.

Please make sure to which agency the Belgium project proposals are submitted, F.R.S.-FNRS or FWO. - The counterpart Belgian team leaders are to submit their applications to F.R.S.-FNRS by 28

September, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Belgian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.




2 Up to 2 years Japanese side: Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020. Belgian side: Starting date during 1 February 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) F.R.S.-FNRS: Up to 7,500 EUR per year (Up to 15,000 EUR in total)


F.R.S.-FNRS’s contact information:

Ms. Déborah Matterne Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS: F.R.S.-FNRS (Tel) +32 (0)2 504 9305 (Fax) +32 (0)2 504 9292 (E-mail) [email protected]

<BELGIUM: Flanders: FWO> - Based on an agreement with FWO, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and FWO will

cover the costs of the Flemish team. - Please be aware that there is another funding agency called F.R.S-FNRS in Belgium, covering the

Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Please make sure to submit to Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) whenever the Belgian research institute is located in the Flemish Community and to submit to F.R.S-FNRS whenever the Belgian research institute is located in the French-speaking community.

- The counterpart Flemish team leaders are to submit their applications to FWO by 5 September, 2018 (5 pm Belgian time). Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Flemish team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) FWO: A daily living allowance of 66 EUR (max. 1,650 EUR per month) and travel expenses (travel to be booked through Omnia).


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FWO’s contact information: Ms. Tinne Jacobs Advisor International Affairs (Tel) +32 (0)2 550 15 44 (Email) [email protected] or Mrs. Marleen Wollaert Account administrator international mobility (Tel) +32 (0)2 550 15 92 (Fax) +32 (0)2 512 58 90 (Email) [email protected]

<CZECH REPUBLIC: CAS> - Based on an agreement with the CAS, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while

the receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. The counterpart Czech team leaders are to submit their applications to the CAS by 26 June, 2018. Please be aware that the deadline on the Czech side is earlier. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Czech team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application. Only researchers from the CAS institute are eligible to apply as Czech team leader. For detailed information, please see: http://www.avcr.cz/cs/veda-a-vyzkum/mezinarodni-vztahy/aktuality/

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3 2 years Starting date on 1 April 2019 for Japanese side. Czech side: from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) CAS: Up to 1,000,000 CZK in total per project


The CAS’s contact information:

Ms. Petra Revická Division of International Cooperation Czech Academy of Sciences: CAS (Tel) +420 221 403 299 (FAX) +420 221 403 476 (E-mail) [email protected]

<FINLAND: AF> - Based on an agreement with AF, JSPS will provide the costs for Japanese team and AF will provide

the costs for Finnish team. - The counterpart Finnish team leaders are to submit their applications to AF by 26 September, 2018.

Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Finnish team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 2,500,000 AF: Up to EUR 25,000 per seminar


AF’s contact information:

Ms. Ulla Ellmén Science Adviser Academy of Finland: AF (Tel) +358 29 533 5011 (Email) [email protected]

<FRANCE: CNRS> - Based on an agreement with CNRS, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and CNRS will

cover the costs of the French team. - The counterpart French team leaders are to submit their applications to CNRS by 4 September, 2018.

Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/French team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- A one-year extension may be permitted of the same project. (Slight modifications are acceptable.) To obtain this extension, the team leaders must reapply (by submitting matching applications to JSPS and CNRS using the same procedure as for new applications.) These extensions will be in competition with the other new projects.

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selected Duration Funding from JSPS Subject Area


10 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020. CNRS : Starting date during period between January 2019 and December 2019 for the 1 year, January 2020 and December 2020 for the 2

year

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) CNRS: Up to EUR 8,000 per fiscal year


Joint Seminars

5 Up to 1 week Seminars held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 CNRS: Up to EUR 6,000

CNRS’s contact information:

Ms. Caroline DANILOVIC International Program Manager Direction Europe de la recherche et coopération Internationale(DERCI) The National Center for Scientific Research :CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique: CNRS) (Tel) +33 (0)1 44 96 53 36

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(Fax) +33 (0)1 44 96 48 56 (Email) [email protected]

<FRANCE: Inria> “AYAME Program” - Based on an agreement with Inria, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and Inria will

cover the costs of the French team. - The “AYAME Program” aims to support joint research projects having a balanced mobility scheme

and involving scientists from Japan and France in the field of information and communication science and technology.

- The counterpart French team leaders are to submit their applications to Inria by 26 September, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/French team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application. For detailed information, please access: http://www.inria.fr/en/research/international-mobility/associate-teams/call-for-projects

- Please note that the call will be launched by Inria on 28 June, 2018. - The counterpart French team leaders must be researchers affiliated with Inria. - Items (1) and (2) in the Word file part of the application form must be filled out in English.




2 3 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (For 3-year projects: Up to JPY 6,000,000 in total) Inria: Up to EUR 10,000 per project per year (each project will be funded for a 3 year period).

Digital sciences, Computer science, Automation, and Applied mathematics

Inria’s contact information:

Ms. Valentina Favata International Partnerships Officer – Asia European and International Partnerships Department National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation: Inria (Tel) +33 (0)1 39 63 57 68 (Fax) +33 (0)1 39 63 50 80 (Email) [email protected]

<FRANCE: Inserm> - Based on an agreement with Inserm, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and Inserm will

cover the costs of the French team. - The counterpart French team leaders are to submit their applications to Inserm by 6 September,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/French team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- In FY 2019, JSPS/Inserm will support the seminar to be held in France. - JSPS/Inserm supports a seminar involving up to 20 participants (10 from the French team and 10

from the Japanese team). A priority will be given to seminars involving experts from at least two

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different laboratories from each side. On the French side, team leaders and participants must work at an Inserm laboratory. *Notes on Subject Area in FY 2019 call for proposals Life Science and Health [Proposals addressing the following scientific themes are particularly encouraged: Cancer, Healthy aging (health/food, neurodegenerative diseases), Regenerative medicine, Biomedical imaging, Health technologies ("omics" technologies/robotics), Personalized medicine.]



Joint Seminar

1 2 to 3 days Seminars held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 Inserm: Up to EUR 12,000

Life Science and Health*

Inserm’s contact information:

Mrs Claire Vizy Département des Partenariats et des Relations Extérieures Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale: Inserm (Tel) +33 (0)1 44 23 62 12 (Email) [email protected]

<FRANCE: MEAE - MESRI> “SAKURA Program” - Based on an agreement with MEAE - MESRI, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and the

French side will cover the costs of the French team. - The program aims to generate international networks between promising young researchers (*)(**).

It supports the establishment of innovative Japanese-French scientific collaborations led by young researchers between higher educational establishments or research organizations in Japan and France. Long-established collaborations will not, in principle, receive the highest priority.

- (*)The team leader on the Japan side should be under 46 years of age at April 1, 2018 - (**)The following programs are recommended for established researchers:

JSPS-CNRS Joint Research Projects/Seminars JSPS-Inria Joint Research Projects (AYAME Program)

- The counterpart French team leaders are to submit their applications to the French side by 5 September, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/French team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application. The project titles should be exactly the same between both applications.

- The French funding agency strongly encourages team leaders to pay attention to the Intellectual Property and confidentiality matters which should be considered carefully in order to avoid any problem during the course of the project. Therefore, team leaders are required to read carefully the document entitled “Guideline for good practices” including information on intellectual property rules, and agree to it. Consequently, team leaders from both countries and their organizations are encouraged to enter into partnership agreement including clauses relating to intellectual property projects. For detailed information about the French call for proposals, please access: https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/sakura

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12 Up to 2 years Japanese side: Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020. French side: from 1 February 2019 to 31 December 2020.

Up to JPY 1,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 2,000,000 in total) French side: Up to EUR 6,000 per fiscal year (Up to EUR 12,000 in total)

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences Subject area is NOT limited for FY2019.

MEAE - MESRI’s contact information:

Ms. Cerise RANDON Program Manager for Science and Technology SAKURA Program Department for Science and Technology Embassy of France in Japan (Tel) +81 3 5798 6041 (Email) [email protected]

<GERMANY: DAAD> - Based on an agreement with DAAD, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and DAAD will

cover the costs of the German team. - The counterpart German team leaders are to submit their applications to DAAD by 5 September,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/German team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.




10 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 December 2019 for Japanese side Funding period for German side: earliest starting date of funding 1 January 2019, maximum duration of funding up to 24 months, funding period may not exceed 31 December 2021)

Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total) DAAD: Maximum funding up to EUR 15,000 per project per fiscal year, maximum funding up to EUR 30,000 per project in total

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences DAAD: all fields

DAAD’s contact information:

Mrs. Heike Gabler Section P33 – Project Funding for German Language and Research Mobility German Academic Exchange Service: DAAD (Tel) +49-228-882-375 (Fax) +49-228-882-9375 (Email) gabler @daad.de [URL] http://www.daad.de

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<GERMANY: DFG> - Based on an agreement with DFG, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and DFG will cover

the costs of the German team. - Please note that if your German partners fail to submit their application to DFG by 6 September,

2018, your application will become invalid. As DFG does not issue a specific call for this program or set a specific deadline, it is necessary for the Japanese researchers to ask their German partners about them. They should immediately contact DFG to clarify the co-funding policy, application deadline, and documents to be submitted. For this, they should contact Ms. Fendel and/or Dr. Langer, whose contact information is provided below.

- Please be sure to contact Ms. Fendel and/or Dr. Langer, otherwise German proposals will not be proceeded.

Max # to be


Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 2,500,000 Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences

DFG’s contact information:

Ms. Dorothea FENDEL / Dr. Franziska LANGER International Affairs, Scientific Cooperation with Japan German Research Foundation: DFG (Tel) +49 228 885-2226 / +49 228 885-2923 (Fax) +49 (0)228-885-2550 (Email) [email protected] / [email protected]

<HUNGARY: HAS> - Based on an agreement with HAS, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while the

receiving side will cover domestic travel expenses and maintenance allowances. - The counterpart Hungarian team leaders are to submit their applications to HAS by 10 a.m., 14

September, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Hungarian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- Please contact HAS to check the eligibility to apply as the Hungarian team leader for a Joint Research Project. Contact information is noted below.

- Please be sure to put the name of HAS institution to which the Hungarian team leader is affiliated on the Japanese proposal even if s/he has a position in a university, otherwise HAS may not recognize his/her Hungarian eligibility.

- Japanese researchers visiting Hungary will receive accommodation expenses and a daily allowance in accordance with regulations by each host institution in Hungary.




4 Up to 2 years Starting date on 1 April 2019



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HAS’s contact information: Ms. Barbara TIHANYI International Relations Officer Department of International Relations Hungarian Academy of Sciences: HAS (Tel) +36 1 411 6157 (Fax) +36 1 411 6261 (Email) [email protected]

<LITHUANIA: RCL> - Based on an agreement with RCL, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and RCL will cover

the costs of the Lithuanian team. - RCL will cover the costs of accident/illness insurance for the Lithuanian team. - The counterpart Lithuanian team leaders are to submit their applications to RCL by 5 September,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Lithuanian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

Max # to be



2 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) RCL: Up to EUR 80,000 per project (Up to EUR 160,000 in total)


Joint Seminars

1 Up to 1 week Seminar held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 RCL: Up to EUR 20,000 per seminar

RCL’s contact information:

Zivile Ruzele Chief Officer International Programmes Unit Research Council of Lithuania: RCL (Tel) +370 676 14383 (Email) [email protected]

<NETHERLANDS: NWO> - Based on an agreement with NWO, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and NWO will

cover the costs of the Dutch team. - The counterpart Dutch team leaders are to submit their applications to NWO by 6 September, 2018.

Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Dutch team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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Joint Seminars


Up to JPY 2,500,000 NWO: Up to EUR 15,000 per seminar


NWO’s contact information:

Ms. Hanneke Dekker JSPS-NWO Joint Seminar Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (Tel) +31 (0)70 3494011 (Email) [email protected]

<POLAND: PAN> - Based on an agreement with PAN, the sending side will cover international travel expenses while


- The counterpart Polish team leaders are to submit their applications to PAN by 7 September, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Polish team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- <Joint Research Projects / Joint Seminar> The general quota for each country’s researcher stays in the counterpart country may not exceed 50 man-days per project per fiscal year.

Max # to be



2 2 years Starting date on 1 April 2019

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) PAN: Up to PLN 12,500 per project per fiscal year (Up to PLN 25,000 in total)


Joint Seminars

1 Up to 1 week Seminar held during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.

Up to JPY 2,500,000 PAN: Up to PLN 12,500 per seminar

PAN’s contact information:

Ms. Joanna Szwedowska-Kotlińska Chief Specialist International Cooperation Department Polish Academy of Sciences: PAN (Tel) +48 (0)22-1826512 (Fax) +48 (0)22-1827068 (Email) [email protected] [URL] http://www.pan.pl


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<RUSSIA: RFBR> - Based on an agreement with RFBR, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and RFBR will

cover the costs of the Russian team. - The counterpart Russian team leaders are to submit an application to RFBR by 5 September, 2018.

Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Russian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

- The team leaders are to publish at least one joint paper to present the results of their 2-year joint research project.

- As a result of its interim assessment, RFBR may suspend financial support for a joint research project during its implementation period. In such a case, JSPS may consequently also suspend its financial support.




15 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 January 2020

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 5,000,000 in total) RFBR: Up to 15,000,000 Rubles per fiscal year(Up to 3,000,000 Rubles in total)

Natural Sciences

RFBR’s contact information: Mrs. Svetlana Kolchina Program Manager

International Relations Department Russian Foundation for Basic Research: RFBR (Tel) +7 (499)995-1469-1623 (Fax) +7 (495)-952-5060 (Email) [email protected]

<SLOVENIA: MESS> - Based on an agreement with MESS, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and MESS will

cover the costs of the Slovenian team. - The counterpart Slovenian team leaders are to submit their applications to MESS by 5 September,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Slovenian team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.




4 Up to 2 years Starting date during period between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020. Starting date on 1 April 2019, duration till 31 March 2021 for Slovenian side

Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total) MESS: Up to 6,000 Euro per project per year


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MESS’s contact information: Ms. Tatjana JURKOVIC JSPS-MESS Joint Project International Cooperation and European Affairs Service Ministry of Education, Science and Sport: MESS (Tel) +386 (0)1-400 5267 (Email) [email protected] or Ms. Marjetica Primožič

Department for Research Infrastructure and International Cooperation Slovenian Research Agency: ARRS

(Tel) +386 (0)1-400 59 70 (Email) [email protected] <SWEDEN: STINT> - Based on an agreement with STINT, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and STINT will

cover the costs of the Swedish team. - The counterpart Swedish team leaders are to submit their applications to STINT by 30 September,

2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/Swedish team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

Max # to be



3 Up to 3 years Starting date during period between 1 April and 31 December 2019 for Japanese side (Between immediately after the decision and 30 June 2019 for Swedish side)

Up to JPY 2,500,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 7,500,000 in total) STINT: Up to SEK 200,000 per fiscal year


STINT’s contact information:

Mr. Mattias Löwhagen Senior Program Manager The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education: STINT (Tel) +46-8-6711996 (Email) [email protected]

<The UK: The Royal Society> - Based on an agreement with The Royal Society, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and

The Royal Society will cover the costs of the British team. - It is intended that JSPS and the Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects. Where this

is not possible, JSPS and the Royal Society may agree to fund different projects, still matching the number of awards given.

- The counterpart British team leaders are to submit an application to the Royal Society by 2 October, 2018. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese/British team leaders should, therefore, be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.

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5 2 years Starting date on 1 April 2019 for Japanese side. Staring date up to and including 31 March 2019 for UK side. Project duration fixed at 2 years.

Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total) RS: Up to GBP12,000 in total

Natural Sciences

The Royal Society’s contact information:

Ms. Nadine Wood (Tel) +44 (0)20 7451 2532 (Email) [email protected] Details of the scheme through which the UK partner must submit the proposal can be found at https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/international-exchanges/

B Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars - JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team.




60 Up to 2 years *Start date must be during the period of 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020



Joint Seminars

Up to 1 week * Seminars must be held during the period of 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020

Up to JPY 2,000,000

- Participants in counterpart country must be researchers (graduate students are included) at a university

or research institute in subject country. - Counterpart researchers are encouraged to secure their own funding from sources in their own

countries.

①BilateralPrograms（JointResearchProjects/Seminars）

②JSPS-NSFPartnershipsforInternationalResearch andEducation(PIRE)

③OpenResearchArea for theSocialSciences

④JointResearchProjectswith SNSF(JRPs)

⑤JointResearchProjectswith DFG(JRPs-LEAD withDFG)

⑥Japanese-GermanGraduateExternship

⑦JSPS Core-to-CoreProgram

⑧A3ForesightProgram

⑨FAPESP-JSPS JointResearchWorkshop

①Bilateral Programs（Joint Research Projects/Seminars） △ △ △ △ △ × × × △

②JSPS-NSF Partnerships for InternationalResearch and Education (PIRE) △ ― × × × × × × ○

③Open Research Area for the SocialSciences △ × ― × × × × × ○

④Joint Research Projects with SNSF (JRPs) △ × × ― × × × × ○

⑤Japanese-German Graduate Externship × × × × × ― × × ×

⑥JSPS Core-to-Core Program × × × × × × ― × ×

⑦A3 Foresight Program × × × × × × × ― ×

⑧Program for Fostering Globally TalentedResearchers × × × × × × × × ×

⑨FAPESP-JSPS Joint Research Workshop △ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × × ―

Notes○: The researcher may be the representative of two projects in overlapping programs△: The researcher may not be the representative of two projects in overlapping programs if they are with the same counterpart country×: The researcher may not be the representative of two projects in overlapping programs

Table, Overlapping Program Restrictions

This table shows the overlapping restrictions on a researcher who is already the representative of a project under oneprogram category (Program A) and applies for an international project under another category (Program B).

Appendix

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